DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid. It places significant transport and import obligations on the seller under the agreed sale term. The named place and the feasibility of the import arrangement need to be clear before shipping.
DDP is a responsibility structure
DDP describes the parties’ obligations under the sales contract; it is not a special aircraft, vessel or courier product. The freight arrangement must be designed to support the seller’s agreed obligations at the named destination.
Check that the arrangement is workable
The seller must be able to carry out the relevant import obligations. Some transactions cannot support that structure. Confirm importer eligibility and local requirements with the appropriate broker rather than relying on the three-letter label alone.
Ask what the logistics quote includes
Get written details for pickup, freight, customs handling, duties, taxes and delivery. Clarify exceptional inspection, storage and unloading charges. A logistics quotation should be read together with the sales contract and the actual services agreed.
Prepare accurate information
Provide product specifications, the truthful transaction value, destination and receiver details. A duty-paid price does not justify vague descriptions or undervaluation. If the proposed structure is unsuitable, discuss a different trade term and transport scope.
Before you book
Use this guide to prepare your shipment information and compare shipping scopes. Current service availability, cargo acceptance and destination requirements must be checked for the actual booking. Send SUJIE Logistics the product description, supplier city, receiving postcode and any final packing data for a practical discussion.
Useful reference
Check the source for current instructions applicable to your shipment.